Be the change you seek
It has been many moons since I posted on the Godly Atheist blog. Blogging is one of my passions that waxes and wanes depending on my mood. Why start again? My views change over time regarding religion, faith, and the spiritually, or the lack there of. I want to write from my current perspective. I long for connection to something larger than myself. I seek solidarity that energizes me to be a force of compassionate change in the world. There is a lot of bullshit going on in in U.S. politics with the new regime change. (Politics is another passion of mine). In addition, I face my own challenges and transitions that require courage and action. My belief in the ever-loving god of my youth has disappeared. Even so, a number of biblical stories circulated in my mind. I remember the story of Job who remained faithful to god despite losing his family and all that he cherished. Perhaps he was a fool. I have faith in community, especially my friends, family, coworkers, and fellow Un